2007-11-04 14:57:48 · 21 answers · asked by ripped 1 in Sports ➔ Hockey
I think the Leafs are to the NHL what the Lions have been to the NFL. Except the Lions are finally doing something with the great draft picks they've had.
The leafs need to really suck it up for a few seasons, pick up some good young players, then they can pull a Penguins (Crosby, Malkin) and start winning.
2007-11-05 03:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by Spudnic 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I guess that all depends on what you are using as a compairison to determine close.
For example, the Earth, being part of the Milky Way galaxy, is also a part of the so called Local Group, along with Andromeda and several other galaxies. We are on a collision course with the Virgo Cluster at the astonishing rate of 603 km/sec. At this rate we will cover the 45,000,000 light year distance in a little under 2,241,000,000 years, according to my calculations. Using this as a compairison, I'd say the Leafs are right there, very close.
2007-11-05 02:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by cme 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no way will it happen in the near future, because they dont draft very well and are too old of a team that if they do make the playoffs which they wont I cant see them lasting throughout the long second season. Sundin should be traded and they need to start rebuilding.
2007-11-05 03:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by foreverstud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by soon you mean "In the next five years", then it's possible. I think we're only one stud scorer and a real goalie (one that could actually shut down my 6-year-old nephew, or my grandma) away from being real contenders.
Of course, so are a dozen other teams... who knows?
2007-11-05 03:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by Expat Mike 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they wont; they need to get rid of high salary guys like sundin hes ancient trade him;im sure smeone will take him;their goalies suck;get one from mtl they seem to have good goalie farm;
2007-11-04 22:39:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Define "soon". Technically, they are already "close" to the Cup since it sits nearby in the Hall of Fame .
2007-11-04 15:01:22 · answer #6 · answered by zapcity29 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
They are, the hockey museum where the Stanly cup is held is located in Toronto. That is the closest they will be to a stanly cup.
2007-11-04 15:35:18 · answer #7 · answered by d_ridah2002 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. there not close and its not likely to happen any time in the next 5yrs(going by what the teams future is now and potential draftees)
2007-11-04 20:24:44 · answer #8 · answered by Michael 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Close sucks worse than finishing last. Close Hurts.
Not with this team. Ottawa and Detroit look like they will be in the finals.
2007-11-04 15:15:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Zap, you stole my answer. I was going to say they are always within 250 metres of the Cup
2007-11-04 15:07:40 · answer #10 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋